Culinary Operations Lead

Aramark Corporation; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations, focusing on team development, culinary excellence, safety, and client relations. You will work hands-on, reporting to the General Manager, while helping meet budgets and implement company programs.

We encourage growth and offer opportunities to advance within a global foodservice leader, with a strong emphasis on quality and service delivery across diverse client sites.

Qualifications

• Requires 2-3 years of experience in a related position
• Requires 2-3 years of post-high school education or equivalent experience
• Culinary degree preferred
• Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession
• Requires experiential knowledge of management of people and/or problems
• Requires oral, reading and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Train and manage kitchen personnel and supervise/coordinate all related culinary activities
• Estimate food consumption and requisition or purchase food
• Select and develop recipes as well as standardize production recipes to ensure consistent quality
• Establish presentation technique and quality standards, and plan and price menus
• Ensure proper equipment operation/maintenance and ensure proper safety and sanitation in kitchen
• Oversee special catering events and may also offer culinary instruction and/or demonstrates culinary techniques

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Operational management

Food safety knowledge

Problem solving

Education

Culinary degree

Post-high school education or equivalent

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations, focusing on team development, culinary excellence, safety, and client relations. You will work hands-on, reporting to the General Manager, while helping meet budgets and implement company programs.

We encourage growth and offer opportunities to advance within a global foodservice leader, with a strong emphasis on quality and service delivery across diverse client sites.